The rainy season is fast approaching, meaning many homeowners in Australia will be looking to repair, restore or replace their roofs. If you are looking to install a new metal roof, you should keep in mind that the flashing to be installed on the roof is a vital system for protecting your roof structure and home interior from water penetration. If your metal roof flashing isn't installed and looked after properly, your roof and house can suffer major water damage when the rainy season begins.

Don't fret – you can survive the rains with this metal roof flashing installation and care guide.

Metal Roof Flashing Installation

Flashing is your metal roof's best line of protection against heavy rain, strong winds and other extreme weather conditions. It is, therefore, imperative to ensure that your metal roof flashing is designed and installed to withstand the test of time. 

There are a variety of flashing materials available on the roofing construction market. These include aluminium, copper and steel flashing. A metal roofing contractor can help you to choose and install the right flashing for your metal roof. 

Avoid roofers that can't provide you with proof of licensure and completed projects, as that may be a sign of incompetence. Shoddily installed flashing can cause you costly water seepage problems down the road.

Whenever possible, use experienced roofers that specialise in providing roof installation services for your specific roof brand.

Metal Roof Flashing Care

Over time, the flashing on your metal roof may become weak, thus breaking the watertight seal it creates. That is why you should ensure your roof flashing is properly looked after.

Flashing maintenance typically involves inspecting your roof flashing for signs of damage, as well as checking if the flashings are secured in place and properly sealed. If any issues are found, they are fixed immediately.

Water penetration into your roof structure and home can lead to various major roofing problems that are expensive to fix. In some cases, a complete roof replacement may be required. It is best to have your metal roof flashing checked by a professional roofer before the start of the wet season to have potential issues sorted out before it's too late.

When installed and maintained properly, the flashing on your metal roof will help to keep water out of your roof and home interior. With that said, make sure you hire a local metal roofing contractor for proper installation and maintenance of your flashing.

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